When it comes to bathing your newborn, it's important to wait until the umbilical cord stump falls off before using the infant tub - usually around 3 to 4 weeks. In the meantime, a sponge bath will do the trick. And don't feel like you need to rush into bathing your baby once you get home - the World Health Organization recommends waiting at least 24 hours, but it's totally up to you. Take your time and do what feels right for you and your little one. Remember, there's no set timetable or date you need to follow. And if you need some extra recovery time, that's completely okay too.